Learn4Life Pontiac
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
Location
In person: 142 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https://llac.io/L4LPontiac
Meeting ID: 252 239 996 612 9
Passcode: jH2V53b7
Directors Present
C. Sanford, D. Sharp, M. Washington, O. Ewing
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
D. Sharp
Guests Present
A. Holmes, D. Petropulos (remote), G. Robinson, G. Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz, J. Gilbert, K. Welsh (remote), P. Williams, T. Cherry, V. Chase (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Board Member Attendance
C.
Introduction of In Person and Virtual Guests
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
A.
Previous Regular Meeting Minutes
It was recommended that the Board of Directors adopt, as presented, and approve the minutes of July 22, 2025, Budget Hearing Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life Pontiac. The following action was taken to approve the Minutes.
IV. Reports
A.
Finance
B.
School Leader
- Ms. Williams shared on her report including student of the month and Community & Enrollment Events. Ms. Sharp shared on 4 events she attended with Principal Williams during the month of August.
- Ms. Williams shared on enrollment of 106 students with an increase expected after Labor Day.
- Ms. Williams shared on school culture with testing plans with students. She also shared on teachers talking about “Smart Goals” for the 2025-26 SY.
- Lastly, she shared on Professional Development using AI tools and shared a spring graduation video.
C.
Education Service Provider (ESP)
Mr. Holmes shared on the Pontiac 2gether Event which was a great success. He also thanked everyone for their help and attendance.
Ms. Ruiz shared on the Board Member Handbook update and let the Board know that all documents had been updated for their review in BoardOnTrack.
D.
Legal Updates
Mr. Robinson shared there were no updates at this time.
E.
Authorizer
Mr. Gilbert passed out Conflict of Interest forms and asked the board members to turn those in at their earliest convenience.
V. New Business
A.
Board Communication
Mr. Gilbert reviewed the board communication document previously emailed by FSU, explaining new state legal requirements, sharing upcoming important dates and deadlines, and providing board professional development opportunities.
Mr. Sandford commended Principal Williams, her staff, and LLAC staff on all their hard work on the Pontiac 2gether event. He highlighted the success of the event, and he looks forward to the upcoming school year.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Scheduled Board Meeting
Next Meeting Date: September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm.
Mr. Cherry shared the financial dashboard as of July 31, 2025.